Dr Rachel Reed
midwife • author • educator
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@themidwivescauldron Katie! Look what’s on my desk. It doesn’t have a cicada filter but has everything else… including one of those pop things 🥳🤣 #propermicrophone #podcast #notsponsoredIn my book and online course about Reclaiming Childbirth, I discuss how we can shift the current birth culture together. I created this diagram for the module (R)evolution in my course.The doors are open... and will close again at 11.59pm on 30th September AEST. If you want to lock in the Founder's subscription price, join us now! (more info = link in bio). 🥳🥳🥳Thanks Fiona @bumps_birth_and_beyond for organising the Ballina Reclaiming Childbirth Workshop. It's always heartening to gather and learn with people who are doing 'the work' of supporting and advocating for women and birth. Sorry I didn't get a photo with you, Fiona. And Lesley (in the photo) - I don't know your IG persona to tag you… and now I do @lesleypowelldoula#midwifethinking #rachelreed #midwife #midwifery #doula #birthdoula #studentmidwife #childbirtheducation #childbirth #amnioticsacI asked my email subscribers what they would like me to create next. The result is a collective community for learning, sharing and building solidarity. Checkout the landing page for more information (link in bio). Put your name on the waitlist to be first in line when the doors open. 😁❤Top Posts
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Tag Archives: law
Perineal ‘Bundles’ and Midwifery
Updated: August 2020 I’ve tried to avoid tackling this issue for months now but it won’t go away. It seems that the ‘bundle’ is one of the main topics of concern amongst midwives and students at the moment. So here … Continue reading
Posted in birth, intervention, law, midwifery practice
Tagged Australia, law, midwifery, midwifery practices, perineum
41 Comments
Responsibilities in the mother-midwife relationship
Updated: April 2020 When I facilitate workshops with midwives and students, there is always a lot of discussion and debate about professional responsibilities in the mother-midwife relationship. These debates often get heated, and the complexities of legal, professional, and ethical issues … Continue reading
Posted in law, midwifery practice, opinion and thoughts, uncategorized
Tagged information giving, law, risk
29 Comments
Cord Blood Collection: confessions of a vampire-midwife
Updated: February 2022 When I was a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed student midwife, I was awarded with a certificate and a box of chocolates. My achievement was collecting the most ‘cord’ blood in the hospital. At that time, the Local Health … Continue reading
Posted in baby, birth, intervention, law
Tagged baby, cord blood, ethics, information giving, law, placenta, stem cells
178 Comments
The Future of Midwifery and Homebirth in Australia?
Updated: April 2017 A lot of changes have occurred in Australian midwifery over the last few years, and I think many midwives and women are unsure or confused by them. I am going to attempt to make a clear and coherent summary … Continue reading
Posted in midwifery practice, opinion and thoughts
Tagged AHPRA, Australia, homebirth, law, midwifery
114 Comments